

Fort Worth Arts Leaders Gather to Honor John Giordano at FWYO Finale Celebration
Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass joined fellow arts patrons, community leaders, and supporters of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra (FWYO) for an evening of music and celebration at the FWYO's Finale Concert & Celebration honoring founding conductor John Giordano on May 3, 2026. Presented by Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass and Mollie & Garland Lasater, the event brought together many familiar faces from Fort Worth's arts and philanthropic communities to celebrate Giordano's extraordinary legacy and
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Finale Celebration to Honor Maestro John Giordano’s Enduring Legacy in Fort Worth
May 3 concert at TCU features Giordano conducting Youth Orchestra in special tribute appearance. April 20, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT WORTH, TX — The Fort Worth Youth Orchestra (FWYO) will honor Maestro John Giordano at its Finale Celebration on May 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU. A founding conductor of the FWYO (previously known as the Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth), Giordano played a defining role in shaping the organization’s early id
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